By The 124th U.S. Open Golf Championship commenced with an exciting start on Thursday morning at the Pinehurst No. 2 course, as Patrick Cantlay took the lead after the first round in North Carolina.
Jon Rahm‘s absence was notable at the U.S. Open after he pulled out with a foot infection. This unexpected turn of events has left a void in the tournament, as Rahm was one of the top contenders. However, he posted on social media that he is enjoying the show from the comfort of his home as he heals his foot injury.
Cantlay finished the first round at Pinehurst No. 2 with an opening-round score of 5-under 65. He had a one-shot lead over the young star Ludvig Åberg of Sweden. Cantlay’s 65 matched the lowest start at Pinehurst No. 2, with Martin Kaymer last posting the score in 2014. Cantlay is hoping to keep the momentum going and win his first PGA major of 2024.
As we move into Round 2 on Friday, the 156 golfers are now faced with the daunting task of making the cut, which is relegated for the top 60 players. They’re all vying for a spot in the weekend rounds, where the real battle for the U.S. Open title begins.
Here is the live leaderboard for the 2024 U.S. Open Round 2.
2024 US Open odds: Field features 12 LIV golfers after 2021 champion Jon Rahm withdraws
Leaderboard will be updated throughout the day.
- T-1. Patrick Cantlay (-5)
- T-1. Rory McIlroy (-5)
- 3. Ludvig Åberg (-4)
- T-4. Bryson Dechambeau (-3)
- T-4. Matthieu Pavon (-3)
- T-6. Tony Finau (-2)
- T-6. Akshay Bhatia (-2)
- T-8. Tyrell Hatton (-1)
- T-8. Sergio Garcia (-1)
- T-8. Sam Bennett (-1)
- T-8. Aaron Rai (-1)
- T-8. Thomas Detry (-1)
- T-8. Jackson Suber (-1)
- T-8. Corey Conners (-1)
- T-8. Seonghyeon Kim (-1)
2024 US Open tee times
USA TODAY has the full list of tee times and groupings at our U.S. Open Championship hub.
U.S. OPEN TEE TIMES: See the groupings for Round 2
2024 US Open: Friday weather forecast for Pinehurst Resort
As of Thursday afternoon, Weather.com forecasts a partly sunny day in Pinehurst, North Carolina for Round 2 of the U.S. Open. The forecasted high temperature is 91 degrees Fahrenheit and the low, 71 degrees.
How to watch the 2024 US Open
NBC and USA will broadcast U.S. Open coverage. Some of the broadcast coverage will also be available for streaming on Peacock.
Here is the full, four-day schedule for coverage according to USOpen.com.
2024 U.S. Open full coverage schedule:
All times Eastern.
Friday, June 14:
- Peacock: 6:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.; 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
- NBC: 1 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Saturday, June 15:
- USA: 10 a.m. – noon
- NBC: Noon – 8 p.m.
Sunday, June 16:
- USA: 9 a.m. – noon
- NBC: Noon – 7 p.m.
HOW TO WATCH: Get full U.S. Open coverage with a subscription to Peacock
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